Industrial Green Unpitted Olives Saline 12kg Pail from China
Unpitted green ripe olives in saline brine, suitable for manufacturing, in 12 kg food-grade pails with drained weight over 8 kg. Classified in HTS 2005.70.0430 due to saline preservation, green color, ripe and not pitted status, and large container size. Used in canning or salad bar preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include drained weight certification from packer; discrepancies can lead to duty adjustments
• Ensure phytosanitary certificate confirms no pests, as olives are agricultural products
• Avoid common error of declaring as 'natural' olives; saline solution mandates this subheading